Ozymandias Quiz

What is the main theme of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• The pursuit of immortality

• The power of nature

• The importance of humility

• The fallibility of power

Which literary device is used in the poem to represent the transitory nature of power?

• Symbolism

• Imagery

• Setting

• Irony

What is the setting of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• A bustling city

• A lush forest

• An ancient desert

• A majestic palace

Who is the author of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• John Keats

• Samuel Taylor Coleridge

• William Wordsworth

• Percy Bysshe Shelley

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• ABCB

• ABBA

• ABAB

• ABABACDCEDFEFE

What does the broken statue in the poem symbolize?

• The passage of time

• The decline of empires

• The arrogance of rulers

• The power of nature

What historical event may have influenced the themes of 'Ozymandias'?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

What is the central message of the poem 'Ozymandias'?

• Power corrupts

• Humility is key

• Time conquers all

• Nature is eternal

What literary device is used in the poem to highlight the contrast between human ambition and reality?

• Setting

• Irony

• Imagery

• Symbolism

What does the poem 'Ozymandias' warn against?

• Pride and ego

• Humility and foresight

• Ambition and power

• Arrogance and oppression